On the occasion of the 14th Passport Seva Divas, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh extended his appreciation to all passport officials for their dedicated service and unwavering commitment to citizens.

 

In a social media post, Mr Singh said that over the years, India’s passport services have undergone a remarkable transformation. He added that from the introduction of e-Passports and the Passport Seva Programme 2.0 to the expanding network of Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras, significant strides have been made in making services more accessible, efficient and secure.

 

The Minister highlighted that under the guided vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs continues to place citizens at the heart of service delivery. He further said that behind every passport issued lies the effort of countless officials working with dedication to help Indian citizens pursue opportunities, connect with loved ones and represent the nation across the world.

 

Mr Singh emphasised that as the country marks this occasion, the ministry reaffirms its commitment to providing passport services that are transparent, technology-driven and responsive to the aspirations of every Indian citizen.